Hertha brushed aside their city rivals thanks to four second-half goals, with Vedad Ibisevic’s 51st-minute header followed within seconds when Ibisevic turned provider for Dodi Lukebakio. The same source teed up Matheus Cunha for a low drive nine minutes later to make it three, before the former Manchester City and Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata headed in Marvin Plattenhardt’s corner 13 minutes from time.

Union had won the reverse fixture in November 1-0 thanks to a late penalty but they failed to register a shot on target this time. Hertha’s players celebrated victory in front of the stadium’s east stand, where normally their most fervent supporters would be. “We know what the game means for our fans.” Ibisevic said. “This time we produced a really good performance.”